S5·E11 Icarus' Children
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 11
- Air Date
- March 29, 1978
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
In the summer of 1977 Paul MacCready, a California scientist and businessman, won the coveted Kremer Prize. His achievement was to design and build an airplane which completed, unaided, a one-mile figure-eight course entirely under the power provided by the pilot himself. This is the story of those many failures and MacCready's success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 11 of NOVA air?
Season 5, Episode 11 ('Icarus' Children') originally aired on March 29, 1978.
How long is Season 5 Episode 11 ('Icarus' Children')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in NOVA Season 5 Episode 11?
In the summer of 1977 Paul MacCready, a California scientist and businessman, won the coveted Kremer Prize. His achievement was to design and build an airplane which completed, unaided, a one-mile figure-eight course entirely under the power provided by the pilot himself. This is the story of those ...
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